Who’s excited for the weekend? I don’t have any big plans (except trying out a new triple chocolate cookie recipe… Read more Historical Highlights 088
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Historical Highlights 085
This week’s historical highlights include archives and museum news, funny hairstyles, Viennese food, and art looting. Don’t miss a short… Read more Historical Highlights 085
Poetry in Context: “Anthem for Doomed Youth”
Last year for Remembrance Day I posted a review of three picture books. This year I’m taking a look at… Read more Poetry in Context: “Anthem for Doomed Youth”
Colonial Views of Slavery: Thomas Jefferson
My mom’s series on colonial views of slavery will be wrapping up with a look at three Founding Fathers. Today’s… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Thomas Jefferson
Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I love discovering historical picture books. I find them… Read more Four Picture Books About Medieval Bookmaking
You found what in the attic?!
You may have noticed that it’s a dream of mine to stumble across a previously unknown manuscript by a famous… Read more You found what in the attic?!
Historical Highlights #048
This week I want to share articles about slavery, Vikings, and an ancient manuscript; a 16th century map; an intriguing… Read more Historical Highlights #048
Poetry in Context: “Because I could not stop…”
“Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) is a classic of American literature. Like the vast… Read more Poetry in Context: “Because I could not stop…”
Historical Highlights #040
Historical highlights of the week include some fascinating articles about archaeology and art. I hope you’ll read on. All of… Read more Historical Highlights #040
Historical Highlights #038
Here are your historical highlights for the week. I’m intrigued by the Egyptian cities that remain preserved after sinking into… Read more Historical Highlights #038
Historical Highlights #034
Iron Maiden, Bonnie Prince Charlie, NASA, the Pavement Bookworm, William Morris, and more… I hope you’re intrigued by this week’s… Read more Historical Highlights #034
Historical Highlights #031
Here are your historical highlights for another week! To start off is another story of a serendipitous discovery in an… Read more Historical Highlights #031
Historical Highlights #028
Here’s a collection of links for your Friday reading: historical highlights about music, alchemy, art, and even fandoms. Jazz fan?… Read more Historical Highlights #028